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Buttered Side Down brings together a series of short stories written by renowned American novelist Edna Ferber. The tales reflect the social customs, manners, and everyday experiences of the United States during the early twentieth century, offering readers insight into the cultural fabric of that era.
First publish date: 1912
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Edna Ferber
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